Fairbanks International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fairbanks, United States. Its IATA code is FAI and its ICAO code is PAFA. The airport lies at an elevation of 439 ft (134 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 02L/20R, 11,800 ft (3,597 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FAI
- ICAO code
- PAFA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 439 ft (134 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.8151, -147.8560
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,900 ft · 884 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Gravel | No |
| 02L/20R | 11,800 ft · 3,597 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | No |
| 02R/20L | 4,510 ft · 1,375 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 02W/20W | 5,400 ft · 1,646 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Water | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fairbanks International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MNT Minto Al Wright Airport | Minto, United States | 80 km · 50 mi |
| SVS Stevens Village Airport | Stevens Village, United States | 145 km · 90 mi |
| CEM Central Airport | Central, United States | 166 km · 103 mi |
| WBQ Beaver Airport | Beaver, United States | 173 km · 107 mi |
| KBC Birch Creek Airport | Birch Creek, United States | 187 km · 116 mi |
| IRC Circle City (New) Airport | Circle, United States | 208 km · 129 mi |
| FYU Fort Yukon Airport | Fort Yukon, United States | 229 km · 142 mi |
| VEE Venetie Airport | Venetie, United States | 253 km · 157 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FAI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,963 | 2,462 | 2,140 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,261 | 3,269 | 2,841 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,417 | 3,366 | 2,925 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,657 | 3,515 | 3,054 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,178 | 3,839 | 3,336 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,289 | 3,908 | 3,396 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,784 | 4,216 | 3,663 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,084 | 4,402 | 3,825 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,103 | 4,413 | 3,835 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,215 | 5,104 | 4,436 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,932 | 5,550 | 4,823 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,802 | 6,090 | 5,292 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,717 | 6,660 | 5,787 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,177 | 7,567 | 6,575 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,888 | 8,008 | 6,959 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,706 | 9,759 | 8,480 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.600 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.025 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.400 |
| AWOS | TWEB | 108.200 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.600 |
| DEP | DEP | 32.710 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MISC | EIELSON RANGE CON | 125.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fairbanks International Airport?
The IATA code of Fairbanks International Airport is FAI and its ICAO code is PAFA.
Where is Fairbanks International Airport located?
Fairbanks International Airport is in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, at 64.8151, -147.8560.
What time zone is Fairbanks International Airport in?
Fairbanks International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fairbanks International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02L/20R, 11,800 ft (3,597 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fairbanks International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT), about 80 km (50 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.